Arts·Commotion

Did Drake cross a line on his new diss track?

Veteran music journalist David Dennis Jr. shares his take on Drake's latest Kendrick Lamar diss track, Taylor Made Freestyle.

Music journalist David Dennis Jr. gives an update on the latest in hip hop's ongoing civil war

Drake on stage in a yellow puffer vest and black T-shirt.
Canadian hip hop and rap superstar Drake. (Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)

Today on Commotion, veteran music journalist and friend of the show David Dennis Jr. returns to share his take on Drake's latest Kendrick Lamar diss track, Taylor Made Freestyle.

David tells host Elamin Abdelmahmoud about how the use of AI in this song, and throughout this particular rap feud, is raising new concerns about its use in pop music.

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You can listen to the full discussion from today's show on CBC Listen or on our podcast, Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, available wherever you get your podcasts.


Interview with David Dennis Jr. produced by Ty Callender.